Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy and splenopancreatectomy: technical aspects and review of literature

Abstract

Robotic pancreatic surgery provides several advantages. Since the first report of a robotic-assisted distal pancreatectomy in 2001, total pancreatectomies, pancreatic tumor enucleations, pancreaticoduodenectomy, central pancreatectomy and Appleby procedures have been performed, indicating a promising future. The aim of this article is to describe our experience of robotic pancreatic surgery including technical aspects for pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. The current literature on feasibility, safety and early postoperative outcomes will be discussed.

Keywords

Robotic / pancreatectomy / distal / duodenopancreatectomy / Whipple

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